IMSTF'JMENT OF ABDICATION I, Edward tne Eightn, of Great .Britain, Ireland, and tne British Dominions ceyond the Seas, King, Emperor of India, do hereoy declare My irrevocaole determination to renounce the Tnrone lor A^yself ana for My descendants, and My cosire tnat effect snoula oe given to this Instrument of Abdication immediately. In token whereof 1 have nereunto set My hand this tenth day of December, nineteen hundred and thirty six, in the presence of the witnesses whose signatures are subscribed. SIGNED AT FORT BELVEDERE IN THE PRESENCE OF